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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: atmosphere

Atmospheric CO2 levels touched 420 ppm in 2023, highest in 8 lakh yrs, says WMO report

The World Meteorological Organization's report said long-term global warming is currently estimated to be between 1.34 and 1.41 degrees Celsius compared to the 1850-1900 baseline.

Space debris on the rise, ISRO performed record 25 collision-avoidance manoeuvres in 2023

ISRO report highlights 'growing congestion', with number of objects sent to space having increased by 24% in 2023 from previous year. India aims to have debris-free space missions by 2030.

Toxic SO2 less in Indian air today due to environment rules & control tech, finds IIT study

Although concentration of the gas has gone down in last 10 years, it is still very high across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and in central and eastern India.

Scientists surprised by their discovery of heaviest element Barium in atmosphere of 2 exoplanets

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

An atmospheric scientist makes new findings on ocean warming easy for you

A new finding suggests that global warming may be even more advanced than previously thought.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.